"Effectiveness Of A Twelve-Week Corrective Exercise Program On Lower Extremity Postural Deformities Among High School Boys In Kerala: A Randomized Controlled Trial".

This research paper aims to investigate the effects of a twelve-week corrective exercise program on lower extremity postural deformities, including knock-knee, flat foot, and bow leg, among high school boys in Kerala, India. A total of 22 students with lower extremity postural deformities were selected as subjects, with 12 assigned to the experimental group and 10 to the control group. The age range of the participants was between 8 and 14 years. The experimental group underwent a corrective exercise training program, while the control group did not receive any specific intervention. Prior to the administration of tests and implementation of the exercise program, a comprehensive meeting was conducted with the subjects to explain the study's objectives and procedures in detail. The study focused on three groups of selected deformities: knock knee (genu valgum), flat foot (pes planus), and bow leg (genu varum). The corrective exercise program was designed specifically to address these lower extremity postural deformities. The study employed a randomized controlled trial design, with the experimental group receiving the corrective exercise intervention and the control group acting as a comparison group. Various outcome measures, including postural assessments, were conducted before and after the twelve-week intervention period to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective exercise program. The findings of this study are significant for understanding the potential benefits of corrective exercise in addressing lower extremity postural deformities among school boys in Kerala. By exploring the effects of the intervention, this research contributes to the existing knowledge on corrective exercise and its role in improving postural alignment and function in this specific population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]